out-of-sight 1 of 2

slang

out of sight

2 of 2

phrase

as in only
having no equal or rival for excellence or desirability The drummer for that band is out of sight.

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Examples Sentences

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Recent Examples of out-of-sight
Adjective
All items should be returned to their spots—not just dumped in an out-of-sight area. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024 There had been reports of other fish species following sea robins around, perhaps deputizing the legged fish as scouts to track down out-of-sight prey. Gary Stix, Scientific American, 26 Sep. 2024 The Apple Desktop Storage Container from MoMA Design Store offers artful out-of-sight storage for pens, cables, sticky notes, flash drives, or candy. Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2024 But one street over and out-of-sight, excavating equipment began picking up the damage. Stephanie Kuzydym, The Courier-Journal, 16 Mar. 2024 The idea has been condemned by advocates as an out-of-sight, out-of-mind approach that will lead to further criminalization of homeless people. Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2024 The school’s problems, aside from its out-of-sight, out-of-mind location, began with water. Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Feb. 2024 The two tables also have secret compartments for convenient storage that’s out-of-sight. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2023 Bobby opted for a console filled with entertainment essentials rather than a bar cart; the out-of-sight storage helps keep the space tidy. Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for out-of-sight
Adjective
  • The Beats Studio Pro headphones deliver premium sound quality, excellent noise cancellation, and a sleek, durable design.
    Juhi Wadia, PCMAG, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Later in the day, someone older or more experienced might have excellent advice for you.
    Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • That book centers on Quasimodo, the cathedral's bell-ringer, and Esmeralda, a kind and beautiful street dancer.
    Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
  • There's a beautiful glow-in-the-dark version but it's sold out.
    Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • In addition to strong, Oscar-worthy performances from the two leads, terrific actors populate the rest of the film, including Bowen Yang as Galinda’s bestie Pfannee, Jonathan Bailey as the impish prince Fiyero and the inimitable Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard of Oz.
    Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 19 Nov. 2024
  • All of the sequences showing Juliette doing her best Indiana Jones impression — improvising and exploring — are truly terrific.
    Noel Murray, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • In a testament to the power of libraries creating a sense of community through programs, a patron shared a wonderful anecdote recently with our youth services librarian, Melissa Burke.
    Barbara D. Hathaway, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • It’s got wonderful culture, interesting history, amazing attractions and businesses.
    Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • Mason and his beautiful girlfriend Sabrina (yes that’s her name) had a lovely night celebrating the end of an era!
    Colson Thayer, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
  • The successor to the famed DB5—the car that Sean Connery catapulted to fame as James Bond in Goldfinger—the DB6 was lovely, delicate, and quick.
    Brett Berk, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • The strawberry-yuzu jam is delicious, and the sourdough loaves are superb.
    Pat Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 2024
  • The supporting cast is superb, with Michelle Yeoh ideally cast as Madame Morrible, the headmistress and dean of sorcery studies who takes Elphaba under her wings, seeing extraordinary potential in the girl’s powers.
    Pete Hammond, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • The time to act is now – before the cost of inaction becomes too great to bear.
    Matthew Emma, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
  • Early regulation of the still emerging AI industry is likely to make the wrong calls precisely because the unknowns about the industry are greater than the knowns.
    Clark D. Asay, National Review, 27 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • Find fabulous fashion finds (and more) for up to 50% off, below.
    Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 30 Nov. 2024
  • Choose from the large or small size and four fabulous colors to find one that works perfectly for your lifestyle.
    Sophie Mendel, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024

Thesaurus Entries Near out-of-sight

out of pocket

out-of-sight

out of sight

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“Out-of-sight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/out-of-sight. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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